Chicago Trib media columnist to begin writing general column

Phil Rosenthal, who has written a media column for the Chicago Tribune business section, will now write a more general-interest business column.

Associate managing editor for business Michael Lev wrote in an e-mail to the staff:

Phil is nationally recognized for his writing talent, wit and ability to analyze media trends. Those skills will serve him well as he takes on his new role, continuing a rich tradition at the Tribune of providing our readers with an array of columnist voices  on different subjects.

Along with the splendid reporting and writing that our business staff provides every day, I’m certain Phil’s contribution is going to help take us to the next level.

We’ll make an announcement in the coming days on media beat coverage.

Please join me in congratulating Phil on his new assignment.

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